Harvest

The best of the crop when it comes to contemporary, elegant gastronomy, Harvest is a beautiful, rustic treat in Kensal Rise.

Showcasing natural beauty in all its forms, Harvest's adoration of British landscapes and native plants can be sensed the minute you walk through their doors. This is where flowers grow in abundance against the backdrop of handcrafted stained-glass windows, where worn wooden tables are complimented by the free-spiritedness of wicker and where modern lanterns accentuate the contemporary furniture and forest-green booths. It's also a gorgeous place to while away a summer afternoon; equipped with a lush patio out back, this is your summery escape in the middle of the city.

As their name suggests, Harvest works strictly with seasonal produce, never compromising on quality and putting British farmers front and centre. For lunch, tour the British Isles with a cream of English onion soup served with mustard and onion toasts or rediscover your love of the humble tomato with juicy offerings from the Isle of Wight dressed with wild garlic oil and served with herb bread. Alternatively, discover Britain's oceans with Rowley's roasted scallops, grilled sea bass or smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers.

As for dinner, their farm-to-table policy still runs strong. Favourites from a lunchtime run into the evening with a few special additions like a warm quiche Chamberlayne, Parlour's own cured salmon and some south coast mackerel served with fried potatoes and intriguing apple ketchup. Where you can sample the deliciousness that Britain can conjure throughout the year, Harvest is your answer to a country escape in the middle of London's most exclusive district.